Explore a preserved Civil War-era fort with one-day admission
Admission is good for one day.
One-day admission
Visit Fort East Martello and explore a preserved Civil War-era fort and museum exhibits. Use your admission for one day during posted hours.
Admission is good for one day and tickets do not expire. Hours are daily 10:00am–5:00pm with last admission at 4:30pm.
Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cancel within 7 days of your booking, you will be refunded minus any fees incurred. No-shows will be charged the full price.
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Tickets do not expire. Once purchased, you can use your Fort East Martello Museum admission on any day during posted hours.
Explore the preserved Civil War-era fort, learn about the wrecking and cigar-manufacturing industries, view metal sculptures by Stanley Papio, and meet Robert the Doll.
Last admission is at 4:30pm.
3501 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Standing guard along the Atlantic shore of Key West, Fort East Martello Museum draws you into a world of sun-warmed brick walls, shaded courtyards, and stories that stretch back to the Civil War. The fort was never completed, yet its cylindrical tower and vaulted chambers survived intact, making it one of the best-preserved examples of Martello architecture in the country. Today Fort East Martello Museum houses an eclectic collection ranging from salvaged ship artifacts and iron sculptures to the island's most notorious resident, the haunted doll Robert, whose unsettling glass eyes have captivated visitors for generations.
This compact two-floor museum packs a surprising amount of Key West history and culture into about an hour of your time. Highlights include a fascinating food history exhibit, an illustrated Hemingway staircase, folk art, paintings by Tennessee Williams, and the ever-popular Robert the Doll exhibit. Docents like Marco Sanchez bring genuine enthusiasm to the experience, and several visitors mention how well it sets the stage for exploring other Key West attractions afterward. The overall sentiment here is genuinely warm, with visitors repeatedly noting how underrated the place feels given the quality of what's inside. If you enjoy art and local history, this is a solid stop that tends to leave people curious and wanting to dig deeper into the island's story. A small cafe outside rounds things out nicely for those who want to linger a little longer.
An architecturally impressive building in western Key West. Anyone heading to the harbor will pass by this beautiful building. Art is your thing? Then come on in! Follow me on Google Maps 🌍
Patrick Roth
July 18, 2026
An architecturally impressive building in western Key West. Anyone heading to the harbor will pass by this beautiful building. Art is your thing? Then come on in! Follow me on Google Maps 🌍
Patrick Roth
July 18, 2026
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